Our very own Deb Haarsma, President of BioLogos, elected to participate in a vaccine trial. Read about her experience and how she feels it was handled as a scientific study.
“We need to prevent spreading the disease to those we love the most. Yet we can thank God for the blessings we still have, and pray for those who have been hit hardest—the sick, the grieving, the healthcare workers, and those who have lost jobs. Let’s keep looking for ways to love and serve our families and neighbors through this crisis. May Christians be known as the people most wise in discerning science, most courageous in fighting for justice, and most compassionate in caring for the sick. We should be the ones most willing to make sacrifices for the sake of others, following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.”
READ: I am in a COVID vaccine trial: My take on the testing experience - Post - BioLogos
The consent forms were very clear, written in layperson language on purpose. I was encouraged to ask any questions I had. Everything was double blind, with the placebo being saline solution. I reported daily in an app for the first week after each injection (there were 2), and then once a week thereafter. It was very clear that I can leave the trial at any time.